Kansas Association for Conservation

EIN: 480850919 501(c)(3)

Manhattan, KS

Total Revenue
$570,777
Total Expenses
$494,457
Total Assets
$147,829
Net Assets
$147,829
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1969
Legal Domicile
KS
Phone
7855323322
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Kansas Association for Conservation, founded in 1969, is a small nonprofit that reported $571K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 36% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $494K left a modest 13% surplus.

Mission

Fostering knowledge and awareness of the conservation of natural resources in Kansas.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $249,905

KACEE provides education to professionals and volunteers at a statewide conference with speakers, field trips, presentations and displays on environmental education.

Program 2
Expenses: $125,722

KACEE provides wildlife education to teachers and students through activities about aspects of water, water usage, quality and quantitiy through Project Wet and Wild Festivals.

Program 3
Expenses: $27,398

KACEE provides natural resource education to students through activities about aspects of nautural resources, use, management, and conservation through Project Learning Tree.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $516,281
Program Service Revenue $32,748
Investment Income $2,887
Other Revenue $18,861
TOTAL REVENUE $570,777

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $59,250
Salaries & Benefits $340,903
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $403,025
Other Expenses $94,304
TOTAL EXPENSES $494,457

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $570,777 $419,172 +0.4%
Expenses $494,457 $410,428 +0.2%
Net Income $76,320 $8,744 +7.7%
Key Indicators
✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
14
Volunteers
70

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy
✗ Whistleblower Policy
✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$57,509
Total Directors
26
$57,509
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Laura Downey Executive Director 40.00
Officer Director
$57,509 $0 $57,509
Delia Lister President 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Marcel Harmon President elect 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Sydney Becker Secretary 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dominick DeRosa Treasurer 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Keri Harris Past President 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Sylvia Davis At Large 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mandy Kern At Large 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Melissa Kirkwood At Large 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Marvin Wade At Large 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Robin Dolby Ex Officio 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Angela Anderson Ex Officio 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Melanie Haas Ex Officio 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Stephanie Alderman-Oler Ex Officio 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mike Rader Ex Officio 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lyndzee Rhine Ex Officio 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jessica Ruiz Ex Officio 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Matt Norville Ex Officio 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kathleen Waters Ex Officio 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Adrienne Miller Ex Officio 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ashlyn Kite Hartwich Director of Education 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Rachel Wahle Director of Green Schools 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Leonore Enfield Director of Outreach 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sandy Chandler Business Manager 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jolene Amtower Office Manager 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Daphne Mayes At Large 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $570,777 $494,457 $147,829 $76,320
2023 $419,172 $410,428 $71,509 $8,744
2022 $261,212 $402,737 $62,765 $-141,525
2021 $419,525 $320,026 $210,101 $99,499
2020 $315,864 $315,235 $96,848 $629
2019 $347,669 $253,291 $99,585 $94,378
2018 $257,637 $254,553 $15,968 $3,084
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